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Former city contractor John D. Stephens attributes the frequent water main breaks in Atlanta to aging infrastructure and the rapid on-and-off operation of water flow, which causes "hammer breaks." He emphasizes the need for a slow and careful approach to prevent such issues.
Civil engineers suggest that recent water main breaks in Atlanta may be connected due to the city's aging infrastructure, which combines old and new systems. Despite ongoing repairs and initiatives like Clean Water Atlanta, the outdated water lines pose challenges, especially with the city's rapid development. A specific break may have triggered a chain reaction, leading to further failures.
Atlanta remains under a state of emergency due to ongoing water service disruptions caused by multiple water main breaks, some involving century-old pipes. The city has issued boil-water advisories, closed schools, and postponed events while repairs are underway. Mayor Andre Dickens has apologized for the inconvenience and emphasized the city's focus on resolving the issue. The situation highlights broader infrastructure challenges in the U.S.
Memphis, with over 600,000 residents, is enduring its fourth day under a boil water notice due to broken pipes caused by sub-freezing temperatures, snow, and ice. Repair crews are working to fix the issues, with the hope of restoring water service to most customers by Tuesday. However, residents will likely need to continue boiling water through Thursday due to concerns about harmful bacteria contaminating the water supply. The city's water system is not the only one in Tennessee facing problems, as 28 water systems are under boil water notices and 17 counties are reporting operational issues with their water utilities.